Seneca Foods Foundation
Historical FunderFairport, New York · EIN 22-2996324 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded227
Typical grant$500
Total assets$20M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL L PALMBY SENECA FOODS CORPORAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 WILLOW BROOK OFFICE PARK, FAIRPORT NY 14450 |
| Phone | 5854954185 |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARD FORM OR APPLICATION USED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ONLY SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE GIVEN DONATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Dyson annual fund; support local agricultural dev program, cornell endowment fund | $2,005,300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Janesville | Janesville, WI | Provide a safe place for children after school and during summer | $26,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Chop buddy walk | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | To support the general fund for local non-profits | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Ffa Foundation | Madison, WI | Support agricultural students | $15,000 |
| Boyce Thompson Institute | Ithaca, NY | Plant research | $10,000 |
| Heartsupport Inc | Round Rock, TX | Peer to peer support services for mental health | $10,000 |
| 2B Continued | Glencoe, MN | Increase awareness of mental health | $5,000 |
| Crystal Valley Care Fund | Hart, MI | Help families in oceana county affected by life threatening illness or fire | $3,000 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region | Janesville, WI | To support the general fund for local non-profits | $3,000 |
| United Way of the Lakeshore | Muskegon, MI | Feeding america food truck sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | To help people with alzheimer's | $2,500 |
| Rock County Agriculture | Janesville, WI | Resources for agricultural education | $2,500 |
| Cambria Friesland High School Fund | Cambria, WI | Provide funds for children's school lunch | $2,300 |
| Hart Public Schools | Hart, MI | Books for spitler students | $2,100 |
| Father Lawrence Tracy | Webster, NY | Lee lucas memorial | $2,000 |
| Glacial Community YMCA | Oconomowoc, WI | Support community YMCA | $2,000 |
| Hart Area Public Library | Hart, MI | Summer reading program | $2,000 |
| Mayville High School | Mayville, WI | Provide scholarships for students aspiring to further their education | $2,000 |
| Partnership for Ontario County | Canandaigua, NY | Support joseph edge eddinger memorial golf tournament fundraiser | $2,000 |
| Project 1649 | Janesville, WI | Provide food/shelter for homeless children; help homeless youth; provide food and shelter for homeless children | $2,000 |
| Rock County 4-H Fair | Janesville, WI | Provide learning and leadership opportunities for youth, help plan events throughout the county | $2,000 |
| Miracle League of Payette | Payette, ID | Miracle games for youth with disabilities, support handicapped track events | $1,900 |
| Attica Central School District | Attica, NY | To support and expand student agriculture, health and wellness | $1,500 |
| Baraboo Area Fire & Ems District | Baraboo, WI | Local fire/ems department | $1,500 |
| Princeville High School | Princeville, IL | Scholarship for local recipient | $1,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Rochester, NY | Housing/Meals for parents of hospitalized children | $1,500 |
| Spitler Elementary | Hart, MI | Install a STEM vending machine | $1,500 |
| Wi Farm Bureau Foundation | Madison, WI | Help K-12 students understand where their food comes from | $1,500 |
| Village of Cambria | Cambria, WI | Pool games event, cambria fire department, annual fund drive | $1,300 |
| Dyslexia Institute of Mn Inc | Rochester, MN | Serve educational needs of those with dyslexia | $1,250 |
| First Presbyterian Church-Cambria | Cambria, WI | Food pantry, support the local church | $1,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Rochester, NY | Relay for life program | $1,200 |
| Aj's Bravehearts Inc | Pensacola, FL | Assist people/animals in crisis | $1,000 |
| Baraboo Police Officers Association | Baraboo, WI | Support local police department | $1,000 |
| Baraboo Theatre Guild Inc | Baraboo, WI | Local theatre guild | $1,000 |
| Beloit Memorial High School | Beloit, WI | Promote pathways/careers to students | $1,000 |
| Berlin High School | Berlin, WI | Trap team program, scholarship for local recipient | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County | Fond Du Lac, WI | Create new matches in school based monitoring | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of West Wi | Tomah, WI | Sponsor local boys and girls club in baraboo | $1,000 |
| Collider Foundation | Rochester, MN | Activate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs through community impact | $1,000 |
| Craig High School | Janesville, WI | Ffa program thru school | $1,000 |
| Cuylerville Fire Department | Leicester, NY | Local fire department | $1,000 |
| Firends of Hedberg Public Library | Janesville, WI | Literacy programs | $1,000 |
| First We Live Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Wellness days program | $1,000 |
| Fountain Hill Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Mental health services for oceana | $1,000 |
| Friends of Baraboo Parks | Baraboo, WI | Support baraboo parks | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lady Knights Softball | Pittsford, NY | Support youth athletics | $1,000 |
| Friends of Noah Inc | Janesville, NY | Foster-Based dog and cat rescue | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club Madison Wisconsin | Middleton, WI | No-Cost services for those impacted by cancer | $1,000 |
| Hope House of South Central Wi | Baraboo, WI | Support victims of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Wi | Janesville, WI | Support pet care | $1,000 |
| Janesville Firefighter Charities | Janesville, WI | Local fire department | $1,000 |
| Kids Ranch | Baraboo, WI | Free/Low-Cost summer camp, tutoring and wellness counseling | $1,000 |
| Leicester Fire Company | Leicester, NY | Local fire department | $1,000 |
| Livingston County Hospice | Mt Morris, NY | Help serve 180 families | $1,000 |
| Milton Basketball Booster Club | Milton, WI | School athletic program | $1,000 |
| Mount Morris Central School | Mt Morris, NY | Provide healthy meals for families | $1,000 |
| Open Doors Foundation | Milton, WI | Promote good behavior in youth | $1,000 |
| Parker High School Ffa | Janesville, WI | Ffa program thru school | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 227 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,250,925 | 227 |
| 2024 | $460,560 | 224 |
| 2023 | $1,413,852 | 174 |
| 2022 | $314,851 | 186 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602299349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2996324
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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